Senior Corporate Actions Administrator, Associate 2

State Street; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from day one

Extra holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd/

Gold Medical Package for employees and

Premium life insurance package and

Pension plan

Training programs

Volunteer days

Well-being programs

Job summary

State Street is seeking an Associate 2 within Corporate Actions in Kraków to perform timely and accurate processing and verification of client Corporate Actions instructions and accounting transactions in IBOR for global market events.

The role involves coordinating with global custodians, ensuring risk management, coaching team members, and contributing to process improvements; a hybrid work model requires 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate Actions is an advantage.
• Understanding of Corporate Action Lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Swift Messaging Standards (ISO 15022).
• Good knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Good knowledge of Custody Banking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package.
• Educated to a degree level (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Act as an expert of an operating team providing support and control over complex and time critical corporate action events and transactions.
• Account transactions in Investment Books of Records (IBOR) for respective allotted clients and reconciling entitlements.
• Provide training and coaching to team members.
• Assist managers by prioritizing the workload and being involved in team’s productivity.
• Ensure effective risk management by completing assigned task with highest accuracy and ensuring timely escalation and resolution of pertinent issues.
• Act as a subject matter expert support on projects and initiatives aimed at improving the corporate action product.
• As assigned process and/or resolve complex issues such as, but not limited to, analyze and research Corporate actions across the globe.
• Assist and co-ordinate procedural changes to the current process.
• Identify areas where a process can be automated.
• Deliver effective client service.
• Adhere to hybrid work arrangement – work 3 days from office

Skills

English fluent

Strong communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Background: State Street Corporate Actions consists of approximately 900 individuals with presence in 6 locations Globally carrying out an end to end Corporate Action process within both a custody and middle office.

Job Description

Background: State Street Corporate Actions consists of approximately 900 individuals with presence in 6 locations Globally carrying out an end to end Corporate Action process within both a custody and middle office.

Role Purpose:

An excellent opportunity has arisen at the Associate 2 level within Corporate Actions which involves carrying out a high risk function within the operation. The successful candidate’s responsibilities primarily include the timely and accurate processing and verifying of client Corporate Actions instructions and accounting transactions in Investment Books of Records (IBOR) for respective allotted clients for Global market events within a Middle Office environment. This will also involve working closely with Global (Sub) Custodians around the entitlement confirmation process on behalf of a diverse client base.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as an Expert of an operating team providing support and control over complex and time critical corporate action events and transactions.
• Account transactions in Investment Books of Records (IBOR) for respective allotted clients and reconciling entitlements.
• Provide training and coaching to team members
• Assist managers by prioritizing the workload and being involved in team’s productivity
• Ensure effective risk management by completing assigned task with highest accuracy and ensuring timely escalation and resolution of pertinent issues.
• Act as a subject matter expert support on projects and initiatives aimed at improving the corporate action product.
• As assigned process and/or resolve complex issues such as, but not limited to, analyze and research Corporate actions across the globe
• Assist and co-ordinate procedural changes to the current process
• Identify areas where a process can be automated
• Deliver effective client service
• Adhere to hybrid work arrangement – work 3 days from office

Key Knowledge/Qualifications/Experience

• Proven experience in Corporate Actions environment is an advantage
• Understanding of Corporate Action Lifecycle
• Knowledge of Swift Messaging Standards (ISO 15022)
• A good understanding of the financial services industry
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of financial instruments
• Good knowledge of Custody Banking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package
• Educated to a degree level (preferred)

Skills/Competencies

• Strong communication and inter-personal skills essential
• Acts collaboratively
• willingness to learn
• Positive approach
• Team player
• Idea generator
• Demonstrates ability to work accurately and to daily deadlines

Note:

The role requires a minimum of three days per week working from the office

Minimum Salary

zł68,004 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.

We Offer

• Permanent contract from day one
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
• Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
• Variety of well-being programs
• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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